Patents by Inventor Bruce R. Appino

Bruce R. Appino has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 8955927
    Abstract: An equipment rail and bracket assembly is provided. The equipment rail and bracket assembly includes an equipment rail and a bracket. The equipment rail is mounted to the bracket. The equipment rail includes a relief cut-out and a flexible tongue formed by the relief cut-out. The flexible tongue includes a bracket mounting opening for mounting the equipment rail to the bracket. The flexible tongue rotates relative to the equipment rail when the bracket is mounted to a cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Robert L. Fritz, Bruce R. Appino, Samuel J. Adducci
  • Patent number: 8802978
    Abstract: A network cabinet is provided includes a base member, two pairs of vertical frame rail members connected to the base member, and a top cover supported by at least one of the vertical frame rail members. The base member defines an opening and another opening is defined in the top cover. The vertical frame rail members are positioned spaced apart from four sidewalls from four corners of the cabinet formed by the four sidewalls, where each sidewall includes a panel or a door. The two pairs of vertical frame rail members and the four sidewalls define at least one cable management pathway and at least a portion of the cable management pathway is vertically aligned with at least a portion of the opening of the base member and the opening of the top cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Samuel J. Adducci, Christopher A. Dybek, Bruce R. Appino, Max W. Hibner, Michael J. McGrath
  • Publication number: 20120267991
    Abstract: A network cabinet is provided comprising a base member, two pairs of vertical frame rail members connected to the base member, and a top cover supported by at least one of the vertical frame rail members. The base member defines an opening and another opening is defined in the top cover. The vertical frame rail members are positioned spaced apart from four sidewalls from four corners of the cabinet formed by the four sidewalls, where each sidewall comprises a panel or a door. The two pairs of vertical frame rail members and the four sidewalls define at least one cable management pathway and at least a portion of the cable management pathway is vertically aligned with at least a portion of the opening of the base member and the opening of the top cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.
    Inventors: Samuel J. Adducci, Christopher A. Dybek, Bruce R. Appino, Max W. Hibner, Michael J. McGrath
  • Patent number: 8237052
    Abstract: A network cabinet is provided includes a base member, two pairs of vertical frame rail members connected to the base member, and a top cover supported by at least one of the vertical frame rail members. The base member defines an opening and another opening is defined in the top cover. The vertical frame rail members are positioned spaced apart from four sidewalls from four corners of the cabinet formed by the four sidewalls, where each sidewall includes a panel or a door. The two pairs of vertical frame rail members and the four sidewalls define at least one cable management pathway and at least a portion of the cable management pathway is vertically aligned with at least a portion of the opening of the base member and the opening of the top cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Samuel J. Adducci, Christopher A. Dybek, Bruce R. Appino, Max W. Hibner, Michael J. McGrath
  • Publication number: 20120118837
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide an equipment rail and bracket assembly. The equipment rail and bracket assembly includes an equipment rail and a bracket. The equipment rail is mounted to the bracket. The equipment rail includes a relief cut-out and a flexible tongue formed by the relief cut-out. The flexible tongue includes a bracket mounting opening for mounting the equipment rail to the bracket. The flexible tongue rotates relative to the equipment rail when the bracket is mounted to a cabinet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2011
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.
    Inventors: Robert L. Fritz, Bruce R. Appino, Samuel J. Adducci
  • Publication number: 20120012279
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a system for managing heat generated by electronic equipment in an electronic equipment enclosure. The electronic equipment enclosure includes a first pair of equipment rails and a second pair of equipment rails spaced apart from the first pair of equipment rails. The system includes a duct connected to the first pair of equipment rails and a bracket connected to the second pair of equipment rails and spaced apart from the duct. The duct is adapted to receive a first portion of the electronic equipment and the bracket is adapted to receive a second portion of the electronic equipment. The first portion of the electronic equipment includes an air intake opening and the second portion of the electronic equipment includes an air exhaust opening. The duct forms a barrier between the air intake opening and the air exhaust opening for separating cooled air entering the electronic equipment and heated air exiting the electronic equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.
    Inventors: Bruce R. Appino, Samuel J. Adducci
  • Publication number: 20110084580
    Abstract: A network cabinet is provided comprising a base member, two pairs of vertical frame rail members connected to the base member, and a top cover supported by at least one of the vertical frame rail members. The base member defines an opening and another opening is defined in the top cover. The vertical frame rail members are positioned spaced apart from four sidewalls from four corners of the cabinet formed by the four sidewalls, where each sidewall comprises a panel or a door. The two pairs of vertical frame rail members and the four sidewalls define at least one cable management pathway and at least a portion of the cable management pathway is vertically aligned with at least a portion of the opening of the base member and the opening of the top cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2010
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.
    Inventors: Samuel J. Adducci, Christopher A. Dybek, Bruce R. Appino, Max W. Hibner, Michael J. McGrath
  • Patent number: 7880084
    Abstract: A network cabinet is provided comprising a base member, two pairs of vertical frame rail members connected to the base member, and a top cover supported by at least one of the vertical frame rail members. The base member defines an opening and another opening is defined in the top cover. The vertical frame rail members are positioned spaced apart from four sidewalls from four corners of the cabinet formed by the four sidewalls, where each sidewall comprises a panel or a door. The two pairs of vertical frame rail members and the four sidewalls define at least one cable management pathway and at least a portion of the cable management pathway is vertically aligned with at least a portion of the opening of the base member and the opening of the top cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Samuel J. Adducci, Christopher A. Dybek, Bruce R. Appino, Max W. Hibner, Michael J. McGrath
  • Publication number: 20100264788
    Abstract: A network cabinet is provided comprising a base member, two pairs of vertical frame rail members connected to the base member, and a top cover supported by at least one of the vertical frame rail members. The base member defines an opening and another opening is defined in the top cover. The vertical frame rail members are positioned spaced apart from four sidewalls from four corners of the cabinet formed by the four sidewalls, where each sidewall comprises a panel or a door. The two pairs of vertical frame rail members and the four sidewalls define at least one cable management pathway and at least a portion of the cable management pathway is vertically aligned with at least a portion of the opening of the base member and the opening of the top cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.
    Inventors: Samuel J. Adducci, Christopher A. Dybek, Bruce R. Appino, Max W. Hibner, Michael J. McGrath
  • Patent number: 7772489
    Abstract: A network cabinet is provided includes a base member, two pairs of vertical frame rail members connected to the base member, and a top cover supported by at least one of the vertical frame rail members. The base member defines an opening and another opening is defined in the top cover. The vertical frame rail members are positioned spaced apart from four sidewalls from four corners of the cabinet formed by the four sidewalls, where each sidewall includes a panel or a door. The two pairs of vertical frame rail members and the four sidewalls define at least one cable management pathway and at least a portion of the cable management pathway is vertically aligned with at least a portion of the opening of the base member and the opening of the top cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Samuel J. Adducci, Christopher A. Dybek, Bruce R. Appino, Max W. Hibner, Michael J. McGrath
  • Patent number: 7718891
    Abstract: An apparatus for mounting electronic equipment is provided having a base frame and an equipment rail mounted to the base frame by a threaded member, which provides an electrical bond between the base frame and the equipment rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Samuel J. Adducci, Bruce R. Appino
  • Publication number: 20090134750
    Abstract: A network cabinet is provided comprising a base member, two pairs of vertical frame rail members connected to the base member, and a top cover supported by at least one of the vertical frame rail members. The base member defines an opening and another opening is defined in the top cover. The vertical frame rail members are positioned spaced apart from four sidewalls from four corners of the cabinet formed by the four sidewalls, where each sidewall comprises a panel or a door. The two pairs of vertical frame rail members and the four sidewalls define at least one cable management pathway and at least a portion of the cable management pathway is vertically aligned with at least a portion of the opening of the base member and the opening of the top cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2009
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Samuel J. Adducci, Christopher A. Dybek, Bruce R. Appino, Max W. Hibner, Michael J. McGrath
  • Patent number: 7498512
    Abstract: A network cabinet is provided including a base member, two pairs of vertical frame rail members connected to the base member, and a top cover supported by at least one of the vertical frame rail members. The base member defines an opening and another opening is defined in the top cover. The vertical frame rail members are positioned spaced apart from four sidewalls from four corners of the cabinet formed by the four sidewalls, where each sidewall includes a panel or a door. The two pairs of vertical frame rail members and the four sidewalls define at least one cable management pathway and at least a portion of the cable management pathway is vertically aligned with at least a portion of the opening of the base member and the opening of the top cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Samuel J. Adducci, Christopher A. Dybek, Bruce R. Appino, Max W. Hibner, Michael J. McGrath
  • Patent number: 7495169
    Abstract: A network cabinet is provided including a base member, two pairs of vertical frame rail members connected to the base member, and a top cover supported by at least one of the vertical frame rail members. The base member defines an opening and another opening is defined in the top cover. The vertical frame rail members are positioned spaced apart from four sidewalls from four corners of the cabinet formed by the four sidewalls, where each sidewall includes a panel or a door. The two pairs of vertical frame rail members and the four sidewalls define at least one cable management pathway and at least a portion of the cable management pathway is vertically aligned with at least a portion of the opening of the base member and the opening of the top cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Samuel J. Adducci, Christopher A. Dybek, Bruce R. Appino, Max W. Hibner, Michael J. McGrath
  • Patent number: 7485803
    Abstract: A network cabinet is provided includes a base member, two pairs of vertical frame rail members connected to the base member, and a top cover supported by at least one of the vertical frame rail members. The base member defines an opening and another opening is defined in the top cover. The vertical frame rail members are positioned spaced apart from four sidewalls from four corners of the cabinet formed by the four sidewalls, where each sidewall includes a panel or a door. The two pairs of vertical frame rail members and the four sidewalls define at least one cable management pathway and at least a portion of the cable management pathway is vertically aligned with at least a portion of the opening of the base member and the opening of the top cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Samuel J. Adducci, Christopher A. Dybek, Bruce R. Appino, Max W. Hibner, Michael J. McGrath
  • Patent number: 7476804
    Abstract: A network cabinet is provided includes a base member, two pairs of vertical frame rail members connected to the base member, and a top cover supported by at least one of the vertical frame rail members. The base member defines an opening and another opening is defined in the top cover. The vertical frame rail members are positioned spaced apart from four sidewalls from four corners of the cabinet formed by the four sidewalls, where each sidewall includes a panel or a door. The two pairs of vertical frame rail members and the four sidewalls define at least one cable management pathway and at least a portion of the cable management pathway is vertically aligned with at least a portion of the opening of the base member and the opening of the top cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Samuel J. Adducci, Christopher A. Dybek, Bruce R. Appino, Max W. Hibner, Michael J. McGrath
  • Publication number: 20070210679
    Abstract: A network cabinet is provided comprising a base member, two pairs of vertical frame rail members connected to the base member, and a top cover supported by at least one of the vertical frame rail members. The base member defines an opening and another opening is defined in the top cover. The vertical frame rail members are positioned spaced apart from four sidewalls from four corners of the cabinet formed by the four sidewalls, where each sidewall comprises a panel or a door. The two pairs of vertical frame rail members and the four sidewalls define at least one cable management pathway and at least a portion of the cable management pathway is vertically aligned with at least a portion of the opening of the base member and the opening of the top cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2006
    Publication date: September 13, 2007
    Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.
    Inventors: Samuel J. Adducci, Christopher A. Dybek, Bruce R. Appino, Max W. Hibner, Michael J. McGrath
  • Publication number: 20070210680
    Abstract: A network cabinet is provided comprising at least one vertical frame rail and a cable management unit. The vertical frame rail comprises first and second opposing sidewalls, each of which define a plurality of apertures positioned along a length of the vertical frame rail. The cable management unit comprises a base, a plurality of fingers extending from the base, and at least one projection extending from the base. The projection is constructed of a size and shape such that the projection engages any one of the apertures of the first sidewall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2006
    Publication date: September 13, 2007
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Bruce R. Appino, Max W. Hibner
  • Publication number: 20070210683
    Abstract: An apparatus for mounting electronic equipment is provided having a base frame and an equipment rail mounted to the base frame by a threaded member, which provides an electrical bond between the base frame and the equipment rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2007
    Publication date: September 13, 2007
    Applicant: PANDUIT CORP
    Inventors: Samuel J. Adducci, Bruce R. Appino
  • Patent number: 5218799
    Abstract: A glazed panel assembly providing a trim frame preassembled with a pane of glass, or the like, for mounting to wall framing of a wall panel system. Snap-engageable corner trim caps cover corner gussets that interconnect trim frame members. A second trim frame attaches to the opposite side of the wall frame and is substantially identical to the first trim frame with the exception of a glazing channel and pane of glass. The second trim frame may also be pre-assembled. Both trim frames are capable of being attached to the wall framing structural members only at the corner gussets to facilitate quick installation and also permit interchangeability with other panels to change the decor of a wall divider system, including the option of having an open panel pass-through instead of a glazed panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 15, 1993
    Assignee: Allsteel Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce R. Appino